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Cheongsam

The cheongsam is a body-hugging Chinese dress for women that originated in the 1920s and has become an iconic representation of Chinese fashion.

Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.

Huang Zongxi

Chinese philosopher, historian, and political thinker of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration marking the harvest moon and family reunion.

Qigong

Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice involving coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation for health and wellness.

Dragon Boat Festival

A traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month with dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system with a history spanning thousands of years, based on ancient philosophical concepts and clinical experience.

Chu Ci

Chu Ci is the earliest anthology of romantic poetry in Chinese literature, compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty.

Tea Ceremony

Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.

Southern and Northern Dynasties

The Southern and Northern Dynasties period (420-589 CE) was a time of political division in China when the south and north existed as separate political entities.

Moon Cake

Moon Cake is a traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

A classic Chinese historical novel depicting the political and military struggles during the Three Kingdoms period.

The Art of War

Ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, one of the most influential strategy texts in world history.

Standard Chinese (Putonghua)

Standard Chinese, known as Putonghua, is the official language of China based on Beijing dialect with Northern dialects as its foundation.

Giant Panda

The giant panda is a bear species native to China, known for its distinctive black and white coat and bamboo diet.

Lantern Festival

The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.

Chinese Paper Cutting

Chinese paper cutting is a traditional folk art form with over 1,500 years of history, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Shang Dynasty

The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty of China, ruling from approximately 1600 to 1046 BCE, known for its bronze work, oracle bone inscriptions, and contributions to Chinese civilization.

San Zi Jing (Three Character Classic)

A traditional Chinese classic text used for early education, composed in three-character verses.

Terracotta Warriors

The Terracotta Warriors are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.